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Episode 205: Welcome to Jurassic Trek

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Celebrating 60 Years of Star Trek at SDCC 2026 – YouTube 

Main Mission, Part 1 (with an appropriate sound effect)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Season 4, Episode 1
“Valles Marineris”
Written by Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers
Directed by Chris Fisher

Subspace Chatter

Star Trek: Voyager: Across the Unknown Unveils First DLC, Yearlong Roadmap – TREKNEWS.NET | Your daily dose of Star Trek news and opinion 

NickALive!: Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown | Expansion Pass and Delta Chronicles DLC Out Now! | Daedalic Entertainment 

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown – Official Expansion Pass Trailer | GCIG 2026 – YouTube 

SDCC: ‘Star Trek’ Panel Confirms Season 2 of ‘Star Trek: Scout’ Animated Kids’ Series – Animation Magazine 

‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Has a Troublemaking New Alien Arriving in Season 2 

‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Season 2 Casts Ruaridh Aldington 

Star Trek 60th Anniversary Full San Diego Comic-Con Panel – YouTube 

Star Trek: Strange New World Season 4 Beams Up On Rotten Tomatoes With A Perfect Score 

Star Trek: The Original Voyages Exclusive Preview 

In Vulcan, Alberta, Canada news…

With Spock Days done for another year, things will start to slow down in Vulcan, at least as far as Trek news goes. But, here’s a local story of interest: 

After seven years of planning, a new seniors lodge will be built in Vulcan to replace the Peter Dawson Lodge, which was built in 1963.

According to spokesperson Kelly Nelson, while the Dawson Lodge is reportedly in “really good shape,” it no longer meets current building standards. “The rooms are too small, we have inside rooms without any windows to the outside,” said Nelson, adding seniors don’t want to move in until they have a room with a window.

The new facility, expected to open in 2028, will have 62 affordable-housing units. Vulcan Mayor Tom Grant said Thursday the new facility will be a “win-win” for the community.

New $35-million seniors’ lodge to be built in Vulcan 

Other Vulcan stories

And, in the latest news on Paramount Skydance seeking to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.

UPDATED! CLICK HERE to see our ratings for Star Trek episodes, movies and now BOOKS we have discussed on the show. Ratings are compiled and maintained by Listener Diane, with our eternal thanks.

Here are links to 88 additional stories.broken out by series, movies and other categories.

CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969) [3 seasons]

  1. Star Trek at 60: A Bold, Surprisingly Jesuit Vision of the Future

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994) [7 seasons]

  1. Star Trek’s Greatest Writers Thought The Best Episode Would Be A Disaster

Star Trek: Voyager (1995 – 2001) [7 seasons]

  1. Star Trek: Why Do The USS Voyager’s Nacelles Fold? 

Star Trek: Enterprise (2001 – 2005) [4 seasons]

  1. One Star Trek: Enterprise Cast Member Thought The Mirror Episodes Were ‘Ridiculous’ 

STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present) [4th season has begun, 5th/final season in post production]]

  1. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Will Be The End Of An Era 
  2. Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode Titles Include an Intriguing Next Generation Reference – Reactor 
  3. STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3 Best Moments Compilation on Paramount+ 
  4. Una Sings In New ‘Star Trek Strange New Worlds’ Season 4 Clip; Showrunners Talk ‘Doctor Who’ And Talosians – TrekMovie.com 
  5. Preview ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 4 Premiere With 13 New Images & Clip For “Valles Marineris” – TrekMovie.com 
  6. Anson Mount on Captain Pike and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 | Interview – YouTube 
  7. New STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 4 Premiere Photos: “Valles Marineris” – TrekCore.com 
  8. STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS S4 Review: Reinvigorated, And It Feels So Good 
  9. STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS S4 Review: Reinvigorated, And It Feels So Good 
  10. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Bosses Break Down Plan for Show’s Ending – AOL 
  11. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 review: Gimmicks over character development 
  12. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Bosses Break Down Plan for Show’s Ending 
  13. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 4 Review: Back On Track | Comic Book Club 
  14. Everything we know about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 | Virgin Media O2 
  15. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Fourth Season Takes Big Swings 
  16. See More New Photos from STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 4! – TrekCore.com 
  17. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Doctor Who Easter Egg Explained 
  18. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Team Talk Genres, Puppet Episode 
  19. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Journeys Back in Time 
  20. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” season 4 opener is a pulpy sci-fi joy packed with dinosaurs, martians, and a 5th planet where the asteroid belt should be | Space 
  21. WATCH: Anson Mount is back in charge as Captain Pike in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Video | The View 
  22. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode 1 recap: 
  23. “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Keeps Boldly Swinging in Tone in Season 4 
  24. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Boss Confirms Final Season Plans, And It Makes Me Nervous 
  25. “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” teases seasons 4 and 5 – YouTube 
  26. ‘Star Trek Strange New Worlds’ Season 4 Review: What Prequel Problem? 
  27. “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Season 4 Episode 1 Recap/Review – “Valles Marineris” – San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog 
  28. ‘Star Trek’: Paul Wesley Talks Beginnings of Spock & Kirk’s Relationship (Exclusive) – YouTube 
  29. Star Trek’s 2 fascinating new alien species from the Strange New Worlds season 4 premiere, explained 
  30. STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Teases Returning Characters and Twisty Timelines in New Season 4 Trailer – TrekCore.com 
  31. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds cast reveal why Kirk and Spock still aren’t best friends in season 4 
  32. New Star Trek images tease SNW season 4’s chilling horror episode 
  33. (6) ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Star Anson Mount Reflects On The Famed Franchise’s Legacy – YouTube 
  34. Star Trek Cast Tease Unannounced Movie Ahead of Franchise Reboot 
  35. Watch Star Trek fans react to SNW’s horror episode, which ‘is not for the faint of heart!’ 


Unannounced “Star Trek: United” 

  1. Star Trek’s Scott Bakula is ‘not actively involved’ in an Enterprise follow-up 
  2. ‘Star Trek: United’ Isn’t Currently On Scott Bakula’s Radar, But He’s Open To Returning As President Archer – TrekMovie.com 


THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek (2009)

  1. Film Quote of the Day: The ‘Star Trek’ Line That Offered a Timeless Lesson on Making Difficult Choices | No Film School

Untitled Star Trek movie by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley [in pre-production]

  1. Paramount Is Officially Rebooting the Star Trek Franchise 
  2. New Star Trek Movie Gets First Official Details From Writers [Exclusive] 
  3. Star Trek’s First Theatrical Movie in Over 10 Years Confirms Character and Timeline Details 
  4. New ‘Star Trek’ Movie Team Officially Confirms Franchise Is Changing Direction 
  5. Next “Star Trek” Film Jumps To The Far Future – Dark Horizons 
  6. STAR TREK’s Big Screen Comeback Gets Exciting Update Froom Directors: “People Will Be Surprised” — GeekTyrant 
  7. “People Will Be Surprised”: Star Trek Movie Directors Promise Exciting Big Screen Revival, Even as TV Shows Stall – ComicBook.com 
  8. 39 Years Later, The Next Star Trek Movie Will Take A Bold, Historic Risk 
  9. Star Trek’s TV Decline Is the Warning Hollywood Cannot Ignore – ComicBook.com 
  10. New Star Trek Directors Officially Reveal Plan to “Subvert With Respect” [Exclusive] 

OTHER MEDIA
Star Trek books, audio books

  1. 25 Years Later, Star Trek Finally Gives Voyager Fans the Series They’ve Been Waiting For 

Star Trek toys/collectibles/other merchandise

  1. Star Trek fans can preorder Beyond-cool Dr. McCoy figure (but the offer ends soon) 
  2. Star Trek 60: New Books, Games & More Coming For The ‘Star Trek’ 60th Anniversary 

Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines/web comics

  1. Stargazers: A Star Trek Story episode 7 (Redshirts review) 
  2. 25 Years Later, Star Trek Is Launching The Perfect Series For Voyager Fans, And It’s Coming Tomorrow 
  3. Stargazers: A Star Trek Story episode 8 (Redshirts review) 
  4. Star Trek Just Dropped A New 40-Episode Series With Updates Every Week 
  5. David Boreanaz’s 7-Season Military Drama Sets Netflix Release 
  6. Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Gets Paramount+ Streaming Release Date 
  7. Paramount Hires One of The Best Lawyers Out There to Fight California | Cord Cutters News 

MISCELLANEOUS

Paramount+ / Paramount Skydance

  1. TV Costs Are Decreasing and Increasing – VideoAge International 
  2. European Commission Approves Paramount Skydance Corporation Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Marking Major Milestone Towards Completion – Celluloid Junkie 
  3. Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. Discovery merger until June 2027 amidst multiple lawsuits 
  4. WGA Unleashes Legal Challenge Against Paramount Global-Skydance Merger: Union Warns of Reduced Output, Suppressed Wages 
  5. Paramount Agrees to Postpone Warner Bros. Merger Until After Trial 
  6. Paramount Faces Drawn-Out Battle With State AGs
  7. Paramount Skydance Corporation Announces Extension of Expiration Dates of Previously Announced Exchange Offers and Tender Offers | Paramount  

Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous

  1. Every Main Star Trek Ship’s Chief Medical Officer, Ranked by Ability 
  2. 5 Star Trek Episodes That Predicted The Future 
  3. Watch Star Trek character slap Spock in new SNW footage 
  4. It’s Time For Star Trek To Break A 31-Year Streak 
  5. Shatner and Takei Revisit Six Decades of ‘Star Trek’ 
  6. William Shatner and George Takei Share Gratitude ‘Star Trek’ Is Seen as a ‘Family Show,’ 60 Years Later 
  7. Star Trek Has to Stop This Nostalgic Habit To Succeed in the Future, It’s Not Working Anymore – ComicBook.com 
  8. Star Trek Universe Updates From Comic-Con 
  9. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 4 Teaser Unveiled at Comic-Con 
  10. ‘This show was about us’: Stars align to celebrate 60 years of ‘Star Trek’ at SDCC 
  11. NickALive!: Star Trek Universe Takes Over Hall H With Special Announcements, Exclusive First Looks and a 60th Anniversary Celebration at Comic-Con International 
  12. Star Trek 60th Anniversary Panel SDCC 2026: George Takei Recap 
  13. Star Trek’s 3 Versions Of James T. Kirk Ranked 
  14. 8 Best Starship Pilots in Star Trek Canon, Ranked 
  15. 10 Smartest Characters In Star Trek History, Ranked 
  16. 8 Best Star Trek Doctors, Ranked 
  17. How Star Trek Writing Needs To Change 
  18. Star Trek Kept Featuring A Special Seduction Dress 

Actor Watch

  1. George Takei Said His Star Trek Co-Star Lied About A Painful On-Set Injury

Main Mission, Part 2 (with an appropriate sound effect)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Season 4, Episode 2
“The Griffin Incident”
Written by Robbie Thompson
Directed by Axelle Carolyn

End Of Show

It’s about time to refill the dilithium chamber and get on out of here. 

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